Cheddar Biscuit Loaf: A Family Favorite That’s Quick and Delicious!
A golden, buttery loaf packed with layers of sharp cheddar and fresh herbs, combining the best qualities of biscuits and pull-apart bread. Perfect with soups or as a standalone snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 cup buttermilk (plus 1 tbsp for brushing)
- 1 egg
- Optional Topping:
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
- Mix Dry: Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, garlic and onion powders.
- Cut Butter: Work butter into flour with pastry cutter until pea-sized crumbs form.
- Add Cheese: Stir in cheddar and chives.
- Bind: Make a well. Whisk buttermilk and egg, then stir into flour until just combined.
- Layer: Press half dough into pan. Sprinkle with ½ cup extra cheese. Top with remaining dough.
- Bake: Brush with buttermilk. Bake 45-50 mins until golden. Cool 10 mins in pan.
- Finish: Mix topping ingredients, brush over warm loaf.
Notes
- Flaky Secret: Keep butter cold for layered texture
- Variations: Add crumbled bacon or jalapeños
- Make Ahead: Freeze unbaked dough for up to 1 month
- Storage: Best fresh but keeps 2 days wrapped in foil
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/cheddar-biscuit-loaf/
